The Town of Herndon Parks and Recreation Department awarded a contract to Magnus Chess Academy LLC to design, schedule, and deliver recreation‑instruction classes and seasonal camps (summer, spring‑break, winter‑break) for town residents. The work must be performed using town facilities, provide qualified instructors, necessary equipment, and be priced at or below market rates to keep programs affordable. The solicitation was open to any qualified vendor, with proposals due July 1 2027, and the award was announced on October 19 2023. The contract is structured as a rolling, season‑based agreement, allowing the town to accept proposals throughout the contract period.
• Scope: Instructional classes and camps across multiple seasons (sports, arts, STEM, etc.).
• Location: Town of Herndon community‑center facilities (additional sites may be provided).
• Vendor: Magnus Chess Academy LLC (sole award).
• Procurement: Full and open competition via RFP 23‑03; no set‑aside requirements.
• Key dates: Proposal deadline July 1 2027; award announced October 19 2023.